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Sales Managers Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$135,910

Mean: $149,720

~$106,010 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$65.34

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$6,465/mo

Savings rate

72%

Sales Managers salary in Baltimore, MD — median $135,910/year, range $94,560-$180,000

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$94,560

Median

$135,910

75th %

$180,000

Median is in the 48th percentile of the typical range

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About Sales Managers salaries in Baltimore, MD

The median annual wage for sales managers working in Baltimore, MD, sits at $135,910, per BLS survey data. It runs 6% above the national median of $127,730 for this occupation — pay here is notably stronger than the U.S. average. The middle 50% land between $94,560 and $180,000 — a 85,440 range that reflects differences in seniority, employer type, and specialization. The average (mean) of $149,720 comes in higher than the median, which usually means a share of high earners is pulling the average up. The catch: Baltimore is roughly in line with the national cost of living (cost index 100 against a 100 baseline), so that headline number buys less than it would elsewhere. On an hourly basis that is about $65.34, useful for comparing contract or part-time offers.

For context, the national median for sales managers across all U.S. metros in our data is $127,730.

Career Outlook

4% growthAs fast as average (BLS 2024–2034)

4% growth overall, but SaaS, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy are all aggressively expanding their sales teams. In those industries, a good sales manager who can recruit and retain top performers is worth their weight in gold.

Worth knowing: Base salary tells you maybe half the story. Total comp — commissions, bonuses, accelerators — often doubles or triples the base. Top sales managers at enterprise SaaS companies can clear $300K+ in a good year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a sales managers in Baltimore?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $135,910. The average (mean) is $149,720, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a sales managers make per hour in Baltimore?

About $65.34/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for sales managers in Baltimore?

The middle 50% earn between $94,560 and $180,000. Below $94,560 is typically entry-level; above $180,000 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $135,910 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$135,910$106,010
Monthly$11,326$8,834
Biweekly$5,227$4,077
Weekly$2,614$2,039
Hourly (40h/wk)$65.34$50.97
Hourly (35h/wk)$74.68$58.25
Hourly (30h/wk)$87.12$67.96
Daily (8h)$523$408

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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